Milton Keynes Cancer Patient Partnership

Sharing the Caring for Cancer in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Cancer Patient Partnership member helps companies cope with cancer

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Milton Keynes Cancer Patient Partnership
Deborah James

MKCPP member Deborah James, a colon cancer survivor, runs a Human Resources (HR) consultancy called James HR based near Milton Keynes.

A major aspect of Deborah’s work is as follows:

Cancer Employment Advice Service

By the end of 2016, more than 1,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK (Source: Macmillan).  It’s also understood that there are 560,000 people in the UK currently working with cancer (Source: Working with Cancer).  James HR Consultancy has first-hand experience of the impact of cancer on day-to-day life and the effect it has on work. [Read more…]

ADVANCE CARE PLAN – planning for dying can give you peace of mind for living

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Did you know that you can plan for your future care – right to the end of your life?

It is never too early to think about the consequences of becoming ill or frail, and to talk things through with your loved ones and professional carers.

Milton Keynes Advance Care Plan
Well-laid plans can give you and your loved ones peace of mind.

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Healthwatch Exhibition November 3rd 2015 – some happy snaps from the day!

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Although there weren’t quite so many exhibitors as we saw last year at the Healthwatch Show 2014, the day was still pretty lively and our stand was well attended.

Many thanks to everyone who pitched up to help and especial thanks to Jaff and husband Mike for setting everything up and taking it down afterwards.

Now for the happy snaps …

MKCPP Healthwatch Exhibition November 3rd 2015
Left to right: Linda, Clare and Elizabeth featuring Clare with a balloon growing out of her hair

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